Blanco’s move seemed logical after facing a massive lightweight in Pat Healy for his Strikeforce debut. After a strong start to the fight, Blanco was submitted by Healy in the 2nd round by rear naked choke.

According to sources close to Blanco’s camp, the Venezuelan is now likely to shift over to the UFC to fight in the featherweight division, although at this point verbal agreements are only in place, no contracts have been signed.

Prior to his loss in Strikeforce, Blanco had won his last six fights in a row.